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Synopsis Encyclopedia of Geological Science and Technology broadly covers various aspects of geology with illustration. A very well written work of geological terms covering all aspects of theoretical and practical geology, including faults, valleys and streams, the structure of the earth, crystallography, physical geology, historical geology, mineralogy, marine geology, plate tectonics, petrology, sedimentology, and stratigraphy. Terms are easy to find and the definitions are exact and to the point and where needed are explained in detail.

The description of minerals is particularly helpful. Whether a complete beginner, a college student, or a seasoned professional, this Encyclopaedia will fill the gaps in background knowledge and make geology easy to understand for everyone. It chronicles the origins and evolution of geology as a crucial scientific discipline in a highly detailed and interesting format.

The events that prompted it study, its development throughout the ages, the debates and issues surrounding it, and the processes and techniques that now form part of the basics of geology have been thoroughly detailed, leaving no room for doubt.